Jazz_44

Back to the OP. Where are the mini-updates?

It really depends on what stage of flight you're struggling with at night. I assume it would mainly be a Case 3 recovery. Remember that in the F14, the actual speed is not important as your AOA is the key. As long as you keep 15 units AOA, you are "on speed" and that can be easily read on the AOA indexer with VR and NVG at night, or just by using the instrument lights. Altitude below 1000ft is available on the HUD as well as your VSI when set to landing mode. hope this helps.

Thanks for bringing me up to speed on this. Very surprised, as I'm pretty certain HB said that it will be available first day of EA.

So just to understand better, the official template from HB for the F-14 has not been released yet?

Good luck with that. This has been asked so many times already, but if falls on deaf ears unfortunately.

I think all Instant Action missions that involve BFM have you in a plane with the SAS roll switch turned off. To me it implies that that's the better / recommended configuration to dogfight in.

I think technology is moving into laser based AA weapons and at least the short range AA missiles will become obsolete. Also an all out war between two countries is unlikely, and add to that the requirements for positive IFF prior to launch negates the long range engagements development.

A virtual pilot body in VR would help as well

I'm using the built in warthog detent, but in it's default state, I don't think I reach 100% mil power. Do I need to play with the curves? any other setting I should do in the sim so the physical movement of the throttle until it hits the detent will be full mil power?

But what would be the safest way to go full military power on takeoff without accidentally entering AB? Is there a key for 100% power?

Ha, by then I'll make my own as well ;)

Any chance to have some in 1440P resolution? Can't find decent F-14 screenshots for my wallpaper.

So, will the current F-14A model that is used by the AI be updated with the release of the F-14B on Tuesday?

Sorry if this was mentioned / asked before, but are you planning on adding a pilot body for VR users? The Viggen is out for a long time now and still doesn't have one, so hopefully you plan to include it in the F-14? Thanks!

If it's a single player mission, sure, use the latest and greatest. If you are in MP, then depends on the server, some restrict certain weapons. If you want to go with a historical scenario, then it's possible that only the Lima was available at that time.

Can't wait for the release of the F-14B! Curious about the current F-14A model that is in DCS at the moment. Will it be improved / use the anticipated F-14A by Heatblur when the F-14B launches, or we will still have the low polygon model?

Thanks for the answer! So basically any rocket motor should not leave contrails (besides its own smoke) at altitude. I guess DCS models that correctly.

Yes, that's true, but it's because they launch from the ground. I'm talking about aircraft launching missiles when they are in high altitude, and you can see their engine's contrails

We all know that a jet engine aircraft will start to develop contrails at certain altitude, the exact altitude varies based on atmospheric conditions. Will a missile launched off a 'contrailing' aircraft should display similar contrails? Does that depend on the missile's motor type i.e low-smoke, smokeless etc.? Thanks

How can it possibly be tomorrow? - Notify us that the pre-sale period is almost over? Not checked - All videos from early adapters (Magz / Jabbers, etc.) released already? Not checked - MiG-19 by RAZBAM released? Nope March 20th folks.

Also noticed that once he fires the HARM, you can barely see any smoke from the missle. Has that been toned down? Does the HARM have a smokeless motor?

The dude that brought us this game is now working on Star Citizen. What's 4 years of development compared to 40 ;)

After today’s newsletter, it does look like March 20th.. was hoping for an official announcement though.

The MiG-19 from RAZBAM needs to be released before the Tomcat. If the MiG is not here on this Wednesday's OB then the Cat will never be released this month.

There is no way the Tomcat will be released before March 20th. February is a shorter month and they still have a lot to do. So yeah, March 20th 2019 is the release date in my book.